Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing | Online | NEW! Register!
This program prepares student for both inpatient and outpatient medical coding and billing careers and helps them gain the knowledge and skills required for the national certification exams. Students focus on medical terminology, coding standards, and specific code sets. A significant portion of the program will be spent training on the 3M Coding and Reimbursement System, which is used by many industry employers and prepares students to transition to the workplace. The program’s online learning platform provides 24/7 access to the curriculum and interactive learning tools, allowing students to study on a schedule that fits their individual lifestyles. Access course 1-3 days after registration
Course: HCE 0411 | Section: 0234 | Fee: $2360
Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing | Online | NEW! Register!
This program prepares students for outpatient medical coding and billing careers and is designed to help them gain the knowledge and skills required for national outpatient certification exams. Students focus on medical terminology, coding standards, and outpatient specific code sets and will also spend a large portion of the course gaining hand-on experience designed to help them easily transition to the workplace after graduation. The program’s unique online platform provides access to all of the curriculum and interactive learning tools whenever is most convenient for the student, allowing them to study on a schedule that fits their lifestyles. Access course 1-3 days after registration
Course: HCE 0412 | Section: 0233 | Fee: $1995
This fully online program is designed to prepare students to pass the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam and get a job right after graduation. Access course 1-3 days after registration online.
Course: HCE 0397 | Section: 0187 | Fee: $1,238.95
This online program helps students develop the knowledge and skills of quality medical transcription editors, including both medical transcription and speech recognition editing. Access course 1-3 days after registration online.
Course: HCE 0396 | Section: 0186 | Fee: $2,419.95
Develop the knowledge and skills of a quality medical transcriptionist. This program specifically focuses on keyboarding, language and grammar and medical terminology. The program’s online format provides students the flexibility to study around their schedules and at their own pace. Contact Enrollment Support Services: apenrollments@careerstep.com for further information. Access course 1-3 days after registration online. Course: HCE 0393 | Section: 0185 | Fee: $1,924.95
(Plus $14.95 S&H)
This certification course includes a final exam in written competency and practical skill assessment over a six-week period. Upon successful completion of training and certification exam, participant will be a nationally certified personal fitness trainer. Textbook not included. Sat, Feb 11 – Mar 17, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wellness Building
Course: HCE 0399 | Section: 0245 | Fee: $599
Learn to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes: preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, technical aspects of phlebotomy and use of the electrocardiograph machine. Student will also review topics including pharmacology, professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects. This program includes 140 hours of lecture, hands-on labs and a 40 hour clinical externship opportunity at a local health care service provider for those students who qualify. To be eligible for the 40 hour clinical rotation, students must successfully complete the 140 hour program, submit to a background check, drug screening and meet other requirements. *Note: Upon successful completion of program (both classroom instruction and clinical training), students would be eligible to sit for the National Health Career Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant examination. Tuition includes all textbooks, supplies and the clinical externship coordination. (140 hours + 160 hours clinical) Mon/Wed, Mar 5 – June 11, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. in addition, Saturday attendance required Mar 31, Apr 14, Apr 21, May 5, May 19, June 2 & June 9, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Student Union East 243
Course: HCE 0414 | Section: 0230 | Fee: $2399
ICD-10 Medical Coding Update Course | NEW! Register!
Effective October 13, 2013, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will require that the standard ICD-9 code sets, which are used in medical billing and coding to report health care diagnoses and procedures, be replaced by ICD-10. This move from ICD-9 to ICD-10 will have a significant impact on healthcare providers and the process for which they receive reimbursement. This program will include a detailed review of both ICD-10 (diagnostic coding) and ICD-10-PCS (inpatient procedural coding system). Additional program elements include: differences between ICD-9 and ICD-10; federal regulation / compliance; using the IDC-10 Manual; how and when to use the ICD-10-PCS; issues surrounding the implementation of ICD-10; documentation challenges; analyzing electronic coding tools; coding from chart notes; coding from operative reports; and detailed hands on coding exercises and case studies using ICD-10. This course is ideal for experienced students interested in a career in medical coding and for current coding professionals looking for an update and review of the issues and challenges they will face with the upcoming ICD-10 adoption. Textbook and manuals included. (50 hours) Mon/Wed, Mar 5 – Apr 30, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Student Union East 244
Course: HCE 0413 | Section: 0229 | Fee: $1299
This 50-hour course prepares student to function effective in many of the administrative and clerical positions in the health care industry. Medical Administrative Assistants, Medical Secretary, and Medical Records Clerks are all positions in demand. This program covers important background information on the medial assisting profession and interpersonal skills, medical ethics and law, medical terminology, basics of insurance billing and coding telephone techniques, scheduling appointments, medical records management and management of practice finances. This program is intended to provide students with a well-rounded introduction to medical administration so that they can gain the necessary skills required to either obtain on administrative medical assistant position. Note: This program does not include a national or state certification as part of its overall objectives. Textbook included - Will be provided on first day of class. (50 hours) Mon/Wed, Mar 5 – Apr 30, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Student Union West 261
Course: HCE 0387 | Section: 0228 | Fee: $999
Gain important practice and background information on the anatomy and physiology of the heart, disease processes, terminology, ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, electrocardiography and stress testing. Plus, get hands-on practice with EKG equipment and perform labs including introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement and other clinical practices. Textbook included - Will be provided on first day of class. (50 hours) Tue/Thu, Mar 6 – May 1, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Student Union West 349
Course: HCE 0326 | Section: 0227 | Fee: $999
Medical Billing and Coding Certification Program Register!
This combined 80-hour billing and coding course offers the skills needed to solve insurance billing problems, how to manually file claims (using the CPT and ICD-9 manual), complete common insurance forms, trace delinquent claims, appeal denied claims and use generic forms to streamline billing procedures. The course covers the following areas: CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation and management), specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory), ICD-9 (Introduction and Guidelines) and basic claims processes for medical insurance and third party reimbursements. Students will learn how to find the service and codes using manuals, (CPT, ICD-0 and HCPCS). After obtaining the practical work experience (6 months to 2 years), student who complete this course could be qualified to sit for the American Academy of Professional coders (AAPC) – Certified Professional Coder Exam (CPC or CPC-H Apprentice); the American Health Information Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam; and/or other National Certification Exams. Textbook included - Will be provided on first day of class. (80 hours) Tue/Thu, Mar 6 – May 10, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. in addition, Saturday attendance required Mar 24, Apr 14 & May 5, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Student Union West 265
Course: HCE 0223 | Section: 0225 | Fee: $1,599
This 90-hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. Note: There is no outside externship rotation included with this program. Textbook included - Will be provided on first day of class. (90 hours) Tue/Thu, Mar 6 – May 15, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. in addition, Saturday attendance is required Mar 24, Apr 14, Apr 28 & May 12, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Student Union West 302
Course: HCE 0317 | Section: 0226 | Fee: $1,599
Sherrie Lock
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Gulf Coast State College
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